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Andrei Vasilevskiy - Removed from IR Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) was activated off injured reserve Tuesday, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

Impact Brandon Halverson was returned to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday, which paves the way for Vasilevskiy to return to the lineup Thursday against the Kings. It's unclear whether Jonas Johansson will draw an eighth consecutive start or if Vasilevskiy will be between the pipes for that matchup, but the latter is poised to reclaim the No. 1 gig in short order. The 31-year-old Vasilevskiy owns an 11-6-2 record, .916 save percentage and 2.31 GAA over 19 starts in 2025-26.

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Max Crozier - Finds twine in loss Crozier scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Crozier's first goal of the season got the Lightning on the board at 19:27 of the second period to break up Sergei Bobrovsky's shutout bid. The 25-year-old Crozier has had his season disrupted by an undisclosed injury, but he's picked up five points in 15 outings so far. He's added 25 shots on net, 15 hits, 11 blocked shots, 13 PIM and a plus-3 rating, offering a little grit in a bottom-four role.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

J.J. Moser - Goals in consecutive contests Moser scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Moser has scored in back-to-back games and has four points over his last three contests. The 25-year-old defenseman is once again poised for extra even-strength minutes in the absence of Victor Hedman (elbow). Moser is at 11 points, 43 shots on net, 37 blocked shots, 22 hits and a plus-20 rating over 31 appearances. He may see a slight uptick in offense, but he's tracking to finish in the 20-25 point range this season.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scott Sabourin - Relegated to minors Sabourin was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Sabourin has posted one goal, three points, 13 hits and 32 PIM across seven appearances with the Lightning in 2025-26. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 6-foot-3 forward promoted again at some point this season, but for now, he'll link back up with the Crunch, with whom he's notched four goals, two helpers, 22 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 17 appearances this year.

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Brayden Point - Two more points Monday Point collected two assists in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.

Impact The 29-year-old center appears to be back in form after a rough start to the season, and then a seven-game absence due to an undisclosed injury. Point was blanked in his return Dec. 8 against the Leafs, but since then he's gotten onto the scoresheet in four straight games, racking up two goals and seven points during his longest point streak so far in 2025-26.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Johansson - Mauled by Panthers Johansson turned aside 19 shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to Florida.

Impact The Panthers scored four times before the Lightning were even able to get on the board on a Max Crozier tally in the final minute of the second period. The shaky outing for Johansson could be his last for a while, as Andrei Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) might be on the verge of rejoining the team after Brandon Halverson was bumped back to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday morning. In Johansson's seven straight starts since Vasilevskiy went down, he's gone 2-4-1 with a respectable 2.59 GAA and .899 save percentage.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Halverson - Shipped back to minors Halverson was returned to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Halverson's demotion could be an indication that Andrei Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) will be ready to at least serve as the backup against the Kings on Thursday, though the Crunch are in action versus AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, so Halverson could feature in that contest and then be recalled back to Tampa Bay.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reinhart scores twice, Panthers defeat Lightning | NHL.com Verhaeghe has goal, assist for Florida, which has won 5 of past 6; Crozier gets 1st NHL goal for Tampa Bay

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Brandon Hagel - Unable to finish Monday's game Hagel (undisclosed) was injured in the final frame of Monday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers, and there was no update on his status after the game, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Ba...

Impact Hagel departed the contest after taking a high forearm from Seth Jones, according to Encina. The 2016 sixth-round pick logged two shots, one hit and a minus-1 rating in 13:32 of ice time prior to exiting. Hagel should be considered day-to-day until more information is provided on his status ahead of Thursday's home matchup against the Kings.

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Sam Reinhart scores twice to lead Panthers over Lightning 5-2

Sam Reinhart scored a shorthanded goal and a power play goal to lead the Florida Panthers to a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Jersey Watch: Tampa Bay Lightning Miss Great Opportunity With Stadium Series Jerseys The 2026 Stadium Series is just a few weeks away. After weeks of teasing the official jerseys for the Boston Bruins and home team Tampa Bay...

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NHL Status Report: Holloway out 6 weeks for Blues with ankle injury | NHL.com McDonagh not ready to return for Lightning; Skinner, Kulak added to Penguins’ active roster

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Emil Lilleberg - Set for extended absence Lilleberg (undisclosed) was labeled as week-to-week by head coach Jon Cooper, who told reporters Monday he was hoping to have the defenseman back before the Olympic break, Eduardo...

Impact Considering the Olympic break isn't until February, it certainly doesn't sound like Lilleberg is going to be back anytime soon. With just three points in his last 15 outings, the blueliner doesn't offer much in the way of offensive productivity, though he did chip in 33 hits and 19 blocks over that stretch. Lilleberg's extended absence will open up a spot on the blue line for Steve Santini.

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NHL On Tap: Jets' Hellebuyck, Connor resume Olympic auditions against Senators | NHL.com Vasilevskiy could be back for Lightning; Kreider, Trouba return to Garden with Ducks

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Ryan McDonagh - Considered day-to-day McDonagh (undisclosed) is day-to-day, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports Monday.

Impact McDonagh remains on injured reserve and will miss his 18th straight game against Florida on Monday. However, he appears to be progressing toward a return to the lineup. McDonagh has collected three goals, six points, 15 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and eight hits through 15 appearances this season.

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Andrei Vasilevskiy - Still not ready to play Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) participated in Monday's game-day skate but still isn't cleared to suit up, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy was originally a possibility to play versus the Panthers on Monday, but now it seems the hope is to get the netminder back before the Christmas break. With the veteran backstop still on injured reserve, the Bolts will continue to roll with Jonas Johansson between the pipes. Whenever Vasilevskiy does get the all-clear, he should retake his spot as the No. 1 option in Tampa Bay.

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Emil Lilleberg - Designated for IR Lilleberg (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Lilleberg will have to miss at least the Bolts' next three games, though it could be longer, considering the team hasn't provided any details regarding the severity or nature of his undisclosed injury. With the 24-year-old blueliner on the shelf, Steve Santini was called up from the minors and should suit up on the third pairing against the Panthers on Monday.

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Jonas Johansson - First goalie off Monday Johansson was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Pa...

Impact Johansson will draw a seventh consecutive start Monday after going 2-3-1 with a 2.19 GAA and .916 save percentage over his last six outings. The Panthers are scoring 3.13 goals per game this season, which ranks 12th in the NHL.

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Steven Santini - Summoned from AHL Santini was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Monday.

Impact Santini has one assist, three shots on goal, five blocked shots and five hits in seven NHL appearances this season. If Emil Lilleberg (undisclosed) can't play against Florida, Santini could enter Monday's lineup.

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Lightning vs. Panthers Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks - Monday, December 15, 2025 - Bleacher Nation The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers play on Monday at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, and the sportsbooks fancy the home te...

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The Skinny: Islanders 3, Lightning 2 SO | New York Islanders Islanders statistician Eric Hornick breaks down the Islanders 3-2 SO win over the Lightning

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Lightning vs. Panthers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 15

Preview the Dec. 15 matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, predi...

2 DAYS AGO • Data Skrive

Panthers visit the Lightning after Marchand's 2-goal game

The Florida Panthers visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Brad Marchand scored two goals in the Panthers' 4-0 win over the Dallas Stars

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press